I know that the commercial sites don't generally allow you to resell their data, but I generate my own data from public sources (eg: government web-sites).I use the data personally to assess the market, generate trends/leads, etc, but I was thinking the other day that other people might be interested in the data.Thanks!

Hmm, well I would be willing to bet some of these tenants friends/family figure out its free and other people would find their way into your pocket.

Your best bet might be to drive out and check things out in person.

My full-time career is also in IT (I own an IT Consulting & Web Hosting business).

It's the federal government though so you can bet that they aren't very flexible and can't make changes or exceptions when someone messes up a bid.  

A 30 year loan is a safe bet for few reasons.

@Alecia Downing You should be able to find vacancy information about your specific market on the Web.

Finding confusing and conflicting opinions on the web when it comes to "should I move my rental properties into an LLC".Have an advice?

For nationally, your best bet are professional associations. 

You are in a good position.Regarding your #2, your best bet is to finish the work so it appraises higher, then just get a cash-out refi.